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What
aromatherapy really is, and the different types practiced.
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History
of the use of aromatic extracts.
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History
of Herbal medicine.
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Botany
- anatomy & physiology of plants - plant names explained - photosynthesis.
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Basic
chemistry related to essential oils.
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Essential
oils: production processes - determining purity - analysis and adulteration.
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Buying,
quality and storage guidelines of oils.
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Fixed
oils - chemistry - effects and uses.
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The
skin - anatomy - physiology - pathology - skin absorption or lack
of.
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Effect
of essential oils on the brain: The function of odor and olfaction
- the
limbic system links to memory, mood and emotion - immunity.
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Effect
of essential oils on human physiology and body systems.
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Pathologies
where aromatherapy can be of help and useful diagnostic features.
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Treatment
methods and applications: massage - inhalation - baths, etc.
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The
art of blending and the perfume note system explained.
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Contra
indications - safety data - toxicity studies (Plant Aromatics booklet
included
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Massage:
its effects and contraindications (plus extra notes if taking practical)
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30
Essential oil monographs including: production - basic chemistry
- traditional uses safety - documented medicinal actions - suggested
uses, etc.
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Essential
oils - antimicrobial actions.
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Client
history taking in fine detail including all necessary forms.
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Legal issues.
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Glossary-Bibliography-suggested
reading lists
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Question
sheets on each section plus Final examination papers